Ethical Implications and Human Rights Violations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12949566 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Oljana Hoxhaj (University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali", corresponding author), Belinda Halilaj (University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali"), Ardi HARIZI (University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali") |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Pages | 153-171 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Balkan Social Science Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1857-8772 • E-ISSN: 1857-8799 |
| Publisher | Goce Delchev University - Shtip (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.46763/bssr232222153h |
| OpenAlex | W4390282600 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
In an era marked by technological advancements, the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems has ushered in a new wave of possibilities and challenges, deeply interwoven with the stringent legal framework established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) within the European Union. This research paper adopts a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing theoretical analysis, ethical frameworks, and empirical case studies. By scrutinizing real-world AI applications across various domains, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of the ethical implications and societal ramifications of AI's integration into our lives, while meticulously adhering to the GDPR's data protection and privacy provisions. The GDPR's principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and data minimization serve as ethical benchmarks, ensuring that AI applications respect individual privacy and data protection rights. We delve into the GDPR's provisions concerning automated decision-making, profiling, and data subject rights, elucidating their pivotal role in upholding human rights in the context of AI's burgeoning influence. Our inquiry underscores the urgency of adopting a responsible and GDPR-compliant approach to AI development and deployment. By emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines and regulatory measures, we advocate for the safeguarding of human rights and dignity within the AI-driven world. It is within this nexus of ethical considerations and legal imperatives, particularly those set forth by the GDPR, that the profound impact of AI on human rights and dignity is unveiled. Our research contributes to the ongoing discourse and provides a roadmap toward a future where AI aligns harmoniously with the robust privacy and data protection standards mandated by European privacy laws, ensuring the preservation of individual rights in the digital age
Business · Data Protection Act 1998 · Dignity · Engineering ethics · European union · General Data Protection Regulation · Human rights · Law and economics · Political science · Profiling (computer programming · Safeguarding · Sociology · Transparency (behavior · Computer Science · Digital Transformation in Law · Engineering · Ethics and Social Impacts of AI · Law · Legal and Policy Issues
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |